Information About Living in Kapalua

Known as the golfing mecca of Hawaii, Kapalua is scattered with world-class golf courses that attract golfers ranging from beginners to professionals. The Plantation Course is the most challenging and most well-known, hosting the Mercedes Championship each January. Initially developed by the Maui Land and Pineapple Company, Kapalua is home to 500 residents and is located alongside the famous Honolua Bay beach and surf spot. Other attractive beaches include Kapalua Bay, D.T. Fleming Beach, Oneloa Beach, and Mokuleia Bay. Kapalua Bay has been the recipient of many awards including "Best Beach in the World" from Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, "America's #1 Beach" on Dr. Beach's Top 20 Beaches in America, and the "Best Beach in America" by The Travel Channel.

Residents of Kapalua real estate homes or condominiums for sale find that Kapalua lives up to its plantation heritage by reaching to its past for inspiration. A sense of wellness and sustainability permeates everyday life, illustrated by pristine natural beauty unmatched amenities. The local airport provides multiple daily flights to Honolulu that makes Kapalua even more appealing to residents and visitors. Because of Kapalua’s distance from Kahului and major shopping outlets, the relatively affluent Kapalua residents tend to fly to Honolulu to shop. Because of Kapalua’s small size, the empty streets, open beaches, and unmarred views allow for spectacular excursions every day. Some residents find that their daily routine includes breakfast on the beach and a daily jog as the sun rises.

Kapalua’s wealthy inhabitants also attract world-class events including the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, Kapalua Junior Open Tennis Championship, Billabong Pro Maui, and an annual Celebration of the Arts Festival. In addition to these events, residents also indulge in a variety of water sports, zipline adventures, and recreation challenge courses.